Lufkin is 4-0 against Dayton since March of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Lufkin Panthers will head out on the road to square off against the Dayton Broncos at 6:30 p.m. Lufkin will be looking to extend their current 13-game winning streak.
Last Tuesday, Lufkin was able to grind out a solid win over Porter, taking the game 4-1.
Meanwhile, Dayton had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 13-4 margin over Nacogdoches. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Dayton considering their one-run performance the game before.
Sebastian Avila made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Avila was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other pitching news, Justin Purviance tossed a big game, keeping things locked down with no earned run or hits over 4.1 innings pitched.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Ivan Lopez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Asael Rodriguez was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Lufkin's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-5. As for Dayton, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-15.
Lufkin took their victory against Dayton in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 10-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Lufkin since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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